Material Flow Engineer (Factory Warehouse Design and Material Flow)
Core
Designing, developing, and implementing automated material handling systems and optimizing warehouse layouts to support scalable manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior IC material flow and warehouse design engineer
Builds
Automated material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, ASRS), warehouse layouts, and discrete event simulation models
Domain
Manufacturing automation and logistics
Required skills
Material flow system design, warehouse layout optimization, discrete event simulation, PFEP strategy, vendor management, controls integration (PLC, MES, WMS), Lean Manufacturing principles, project management, data analysis (KPIs)
Preferred skills
Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau
Technologies
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FlexSim, AGVs, AMRs, AGCs, VRCs, ASRS, PLC, MES, WMS
Responsibilities
Designing automated material handling systems and warehouse layouts; developing system architectures and throughput models; managing PFEP strategies; executing discrete event simulations; leading project execution and vendor management; analyzing operational metrics for continuous improvement; collaborating on system integration with MES/WMS/PLC.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
